24 sata
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24sata is a Croatia
n compact
published in Zagreb
with a circulation of about 150,000 copies.
24sata is the youngest daily newspaper in Croatia. It was launched by Styria Medien AG
, an Austria
n media group, in March 2005. Its first editor-in-chief, Matija Babić
, announced that the new newspaper would target "young, urban and modern" audiences. It is currently sold at a price of 4 kn
(about $0.80).
However, the first issue of 24sata seemed to be nothing more than the first Croatian daily tabloid
newspaper. Many critics were appalled by the poor quality of the writing and the fact that most articles were sensationalist in nature. Many believed that the paper wouldn't survive, but within 6 months it managed to firmly establish its position as the third daily newspaper in Croatia in terms of circulation
(after Večernji list
and Jutarnji list
).
This success was due partly to the attractive price and partly due to pandering
to Croatian nationalism
and chauvinism
, especially in articles dealing with the participation of ethnic Serb refugees in 2005's local elections. On the other hand, the newspaper was also very critical of Prime Minister Ivo Sanader
and his policies, as well as very vocal in condemning corruption and pedophilia
scandals within Catholic Church.
The latter proved too much for Styria AG, which had Babić removed from the post of editor-in-chief on July 5, 2005.
After Matija Babić left 24sata, Boris Trupčević became new editor in chief. Before he joined 24 sata he was publisher of Sanoma Magazines in Croatia.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n compact
Compact (newspaper)
A compact newspaper is a broadsheet-quality newspaper printed in a tabloid format, especially one in the United Kingdom. The term is used also for this size came into use in its current use when The Independent began producing a smaller format edition for London's commuters, designed to be easier...
published in Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
with a circulation of about 150,000 copies.
24sata is the youngest daily newspaper in Croatia. It was launched by Styria Medien AG
Styria (company)
The Styria Media Group AG, often referred to as just Styria, is an Austrian media company founded in 1869 and based in Graz. The company is one of the biggest media companies in Austria, Croatia and Slovenia, and is also present in several other countries...
, an Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n media group, in March 2005. Its first editor-in-chief, Matija Babić
Matija Babic
Matija Babić is a Croatian tabloid journalist and enterpreneur best known for his pioneering use of Internet in Croatian media.As a student of University of Zagreb's Faculty of Political Sciences Babić began his career in the media in the late 1990s when he launched political news websites...
, announced that the new newspaper would target "young, urban and modern" audiences. It is currently sold at a price of 4 kn
Croatian kuna
The kuna is the currency of Croatia since 1994 . It is subdivided into 100 lipa. The kuna is issued by the Croatian National Bank and the coins are minted by the Croatian Monetary Institute....
(about $0.80).
However, the first issue of 24sata seemed to be nothing more than the first Croatian daily tabloid
Tabloid journalism
Tabloid journalism tends to emphasize topics such as sensational crime stories, astrology, gossip columns about the personal lives of celebrities and sports stars, and junk food news...
newspaper. Many critics were appalled by the poor quality of the writing and the fact that most articles were sensationalist in nature. Many believed that the paper wouldn't survive, but within 6 months it managed to firmly establish its position as the third daily newspaper in Croatia in terms of circulation
Newspaper circulation
A newspaper's circulation is the number of copies it distributes on an average day. Circulation is one of the principal factors used to set advertising rates. Circulation is not always the same as copies sold, often called paid circulation, since some newspapers are distributed without cost to the...
(after Večernji list
Vecernji list
Večernji list is a Croatian daily newspaper published in Zagreb.The newspaper was started in the 1950s and it is today one of two largest daily newspapers in Croatia...
and Jutarnji list
Jutarnji list
Jutarnji list is a daily newspaper in Croatia with a circulation of about 115,000 copies.It was launched in April 1998, becoming the first successful Croatian daily newspaper to appear since the 1950s. It was named after a Zagreb daily that used to circulate before WW2...
).
This success was due partly to the attractive price and partly due to pandering
Pandering (politics)
Pandering is the act of expressing one's views in accordance with the likes of a group to which one is attempting to appeal. The term is most notably associated with politics...
to Croatian nationalism
Nationalism
Nationalism is a political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a political entity defined in national terms, i.e. a nation. In the 'modernist' image of the nation, it is nationalism that creates national identity. There are various definitions for what...
and chauvinism
Chauvinism
Chauvinism, in its original and primary meaning, is an exaggerated, bellicose patriotism and a belief in national superiority and glory. It is an eponym of a possibly fictional French soldier Nicolas Chauvin who was credited with many superhuman feats in the Napoleonic wars.By extension it has come...
, especially in articles dealing with the participation of ethnic Serb refugees in 2005's local elections. On the other hand, the newspaper was also very critical of Prime Minister Ivo Sanader
Ivo Sanader
Ivo Sanader |Split]]) is a Croatian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Croatia from 2003 to 2009.Sanader obtained his education in comparative literature in Austria, where he also later worked in the 1980s. He worked as a journalist, in marketing, publishing and also as a private...
and his policies, as well as very vocal in condemning corruption and pedophilia
Pedophilia
As a medical diagnosis, pedophilia is defined as a psychiatric disorder in adults or late adolescents typically characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children...
scandals within Catholic Church.
The latter proved too much for Styria AG, which had Babić removed from the post of editor-in-chief on July 5, 2005.
After Matija Babić left 24sata, Boris Trupčević became new editor in chief. Before he joined 24 sata he was publisher of Sanoma Magazines in Croatia.
Awards and recognition
- In September 2005 24sata was described as "the most innovative daily newspaper concept" by Tyler BrûléTyler BrûléTyler Brûlé is a Canadian journalist, entrepreneur, and magazine publisher. He is the editor-in-chief of Monocle and a columnist for the Weekend FT.-Early years:...
, a noted designer and Financial TimesFinancial TimesThe Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
columnist, in his Fast Lane Media Awards column. - In November 2005 the successful launch of 24sata was showcased at the World Association of NewspapersWorld Association of NewspapersThe World Association of Newspapers is a non-profit, non-governmental organization made up of 76 national newspaper associations, 12 news agencies, 10 regional press organisations and individual newspaper executives in 100 countries...
conference held in AthensAthensAthens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state... - In January 2006 24sata was presented with the Award of Excellence at the seventh European Newspaper Awards in the category for best national newspaper front page design.